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Residential Youth Care Specialists provide comprehensive residential services through meeting the residents’ basic needs, working with a team to build opportunities for their development, and fostering and maintaining a trauma-informed, strengths-based, stable, safe, clean home.
Job Responsibility:
Build trust and rapport using a strengths-based approach and trauma-informed engagement practices with residents who have experienced sexual exploitation
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with all site staff, partners, and volunteers to create a nurturing, dynamic, and constructive environment for residents
take ownership for fostering a trauma-informed, home-like atmosphere where residents can feel safe and stable
Provide on-site resident supervision
support residents with crisis intervention and behavioral redirection
Maintain awareness of resident whereabouts (and line-of-sight supervision as necessary)
complete related documentation as required
Engage, support, and coach residents on healthy participation in the life of the home
educate residents on independent living skills, including but not limited to personal care and food preparation
Model positive behavior, communication, and coping skills using de-escalation, mediation, and problem-solving skills
Work closely with the Case Manager and other professionals to keep track of individualized goals for each resident and observe and communicate progress toward those goals
attend resident meetings and provide advocacy when beneficial or assigned
Facilitate or participate in Home meetings
encourage resident participation
Maintain accurate and timely case records, progress notes, logbooks, and other required documentation with data entry in our client management system
Dispense medication (as needed) and complete related documentation
perform medication reconciliation and update medical binder forms according to policies and procedures
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the home and facilities, including disinfecting surfaces and following cleaning protocols
Perform light janitorial work as needed, including vacuuming/sweeping/mopping, taking out trash, and similar tasks as identified by the On-Site Program Manager and/or site/agency protocols
Support residents in learning and performing house chores
Support the coordination of on-site basic needs ensuring residents have everything they need for each day
regularly take supply inventory
Assist in packing resident belongings as necessary and cleaning and sanitizing bedrooms upon exit
prepare bedrooms for incoming residents
Regularly prepare meals for up to 10 clients and staff depending on the shift
Provide transportation for outings and client appointments
safely operate the agency vehicle in accordance with state law and agency policy
Faithfully adhere to organizational policies and procedures around client confidentiality in any kind of communication
Maintain healthy boundaries with all residents and colleagues
Embrace and promote Mirror Ministries’ vision and mission in the community
Participate in employee and client activities that require travel, or that occur locally or on Zoom
Participate in regular supervision, required trainings, resident consultations, and agency meetings
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have the skills and the ability to assist the needs of the clients
Must have at least 6 months of similar work experience related to caring for vulnerable populations OR be attending classes at an accredited college related to caring for vulnerable populations
Must have an active and vital relationship with Jesus and be a part of a supportive faith community outside of Mirror Ministries
Must agree with our Statement of Faith
Must have reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record
Must be comfortable with a wide range of responsibilities
Must be professional, teachable, and a humble servant leader
Possess excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills as well as professional verbal and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to learn about the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
Willingness and ability to learn about complex trauma and its impacts on the brain and behavior
ability to learn and implement knowledge of trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive care in resident services
Ability to respond to crisis and/or escalated behavior calmly with confidence and understanding
Ability to organize, discern, and problem-solve creatively as well as while under pressure
Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Must be flexible and able to respond to leadership directives promptly
Must be faithful and committed to the role in a consistent manner
Nice to have:
Associates degree in Health and Human/Social Services or related field
Minimum of one year of experience in Social Services in the role of Advocate, Youth Counselor, or Case Manager with at-risk or vulnerable populations, particularly those who have been victims of crime
Knowledgeable about CSEC
Knowledgeable about complex trauma and its impacts on the brain and behavior
Familiarity with Tri-Cities agencies, law enforcement, and service providers
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